About Us

School District Mission Statement

The Port Jervis City School District is committed to measurably improve the academic performance of all students and provide opportunities for students to reach their fullest potential.

The district will also support students in meeting their basic needs that will build self-esteem, motivation, and pride in a positive, safe and nurturing environment.

We recognize the importance of our partnerships with students, parents, and the community in developing confident and capable graduates by fostering citizenship, social development and life-long learning.

Overview of district programs and services
The Port Jervis City School District has a long history of providing an outstanding educational environment for its diverse population of students. Comprised of two elementary schools with 1,674 students, a 7-8 middle school with 537 students, and a 9-12 high school with 1,143 students, the district serves an area of 75 square miles, encompassing the City of Port Jervis and portions of the towns of Deerpark, Mount Hope, Forestburgh, and Mamakating, New York. Additionally, the district educates secondary students from Montague, New Jersey.

Port Jervis has always promoted initiatives to enhance academic excellence. One of the most recent initiatives is a commitment to provide technology throughout the district. In addition to traditional computer labs, SmartBoard technology, AlphaSmart computer interface, and mobile wireless labs are available in the schools. The entire district is connected to a wide-area network that connects each classroom to the Internet via a fiber optic ring. This enables teachers to input grades, IEP goals, and objectives from their home or classroom computer directly to guidance. Other recent achievements aimed toward improving the quality of instruction and student performance include a quality teacher in-service program and the introduction of inclusionary teaching models. This includes a series of workshops has been designed to specifically address the needs of new teachers.

Additionally, the district is undergoing a capital building project to alleviate space constraints, while actively pursuing a class-size reduction program in grades K-3. In order to help students meet the demands of the New York State assessments, the district provided academic assistance programs for at-risk students prior to the current state mandates.

Data shows that the district initiatives are working. Student performance across the district is improving.

The district has also made a commitment to student recognition programs. High levels of academic performance, character, and community responsibility are expected and rewarded.